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Episode 14 of the Podcast – Waterhouse Collection, woad dyeing, late summer garden update
In this episode I talk about The Waterhouse Collection of Mendip 4-Ply hand-dyed yarn; my recently-finished hand-spun jumper; a colourwork hat I've designed and am...
Episode 13 of the Podcast – A giveaway, dyeing with calendula, resources for designers
In this episode of the podcast I talk about my current knitting projects, recent pattern releases, plans for a new design, and dyeing with calendula...
Dyeing with woad – Salt extraction method
This year I've got into gardening in a big way, partially inspired by my wish to grow my own dye plants. I have an abundance...
A Bundle Dye Experiment – Colour from Foraged Plants
Winter isn't a great time for foraging. It really isn't; plants are mostly dormant, and colour comes best from new leaves, fresh growth. But I'm...
Garden Colour – Dyeing with Plants in Suburbia
I've long been fascinated by plant dyes. It had also been a long time since I've used any until recently. For the first time as...